Shop Technician (North Texas) - Austin Equipment Yard

Austin External; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries' Equipment Yard in Southwest Dallas, Texas seeks a Shop Technician to inspect off-rental equipment, diagnose issues on graders and excavators, and perform major and minor repairs to keep the fleet safe and productive.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a similar role, welding and fabrication skills, ability to read manuals and schematics, and a commitment to safety in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Shop Technician or similar role.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment (graders, excavators).
• Proficiency in welding and fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics and technical documents.
• Safety-conscious with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough inspections of off-rental and incoming equipment to evaluate mechanical condition, safety, and readiness for redeployment or return to service
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on motor graders, excavators, and other heavy construction equipment
• Execute major and minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and corrective work to restore equipment to operational standards
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks to repair, reinforce, or modify equipment components as required
• Disassemble, troubleshoot, and reassemble equipment components using shop tools, diagnostic equipment, and technical documentation
• Accurately document all inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs in service records and internal tracking systems
• Coordinate with supervisors, equipment coordinators, and other technicians regarding equipment condition, repair priorities, and timelines
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company policies, manufacturer guidelines, and safety standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment, including proper care of tools and equipment
• Identify potential equipment issues early and recommend necessary repairs or maintenance actions
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and company guidelines
• Perform other shop and equipment‑related duties to support operational needs
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Motor graders

Excavators

Welding

Fabrication

Diagnostics

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training/certification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Schematics

Job description

Job Category: Equipment

Requisition Number: SHOPT026931

• Posted : August 10, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Our Austin Equipment Yard has an outstanding opportunity for a Shop Technician at our equipment yard located in Southwest Dallas, Texas near Duncanville. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in motor graders and excavators, and be capable of performing off-rental inspections, major repairs, and welding/fabrication tasks. This role is critical to maintaining the performance and safety of our heavy equipment fleet.

Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough inspections of off‑rental and incoming equipment to evaluate mechanical condition, safety, and readiness for redeployment or return to service
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on motor graders, excavators, and other heavy construction equipment
• Execute major and minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and corrective work to restore equipment to operational standards
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks to repair, reinforce, or modify equipment components as required
• Disassemble, troubleshoot, and reassemble equipment components using shop tools, diagnostic equipment, and technical documentation
• Accurately document all inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs in service records and internal tracking systems
• Coordinate with supervisors, equipment coordinators, and other technicians regarding equipment condition, repair priorities, and timelines
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company policies, manufacturer guidelines, and safety standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment, including proper care of tools and equipment
• Identify potential equipment issues early and recommend necessary repairs or maintenance actions
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and company guidelines
• Perform other shop and equipment‑related duties to support operational needs
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
  

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a Shop Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician, or similar role, preferably within a construction or equipment rental environment
• Strong mechanical knowledge of motor graders, excavators, and other heavy construction equipment

Proficiency in welding and fabrication, including repairing, reinforcing, or modifying equipment components

• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical documents
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and in a team‑oriented shop environment
• Attention to detail and awareness of surroundings to support a safe work environment
• Ability to follow safety rules, procedures, and supervisor instructions
• Must have a strong commitment to jobsite safety

Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational training/certification
• Accurately document inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities in service records or maintenance systems for all work performed
• Requires working indoors and outdoors at times in the rain or snow and during cold, warm, and hot temperatures

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee frequently is required to sit, bend, stand, walk, or squat; use hands and arms to finger, feel, reach for, handle, and/or manipulate objects.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and ability to adjust focus (either naturally or with correction).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
  
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety.

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third‑party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement ).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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